Top news developments in Karnataka on July 21, 2022
The Hindu
Here are the key news developments to watch out for from Karnataka today
1. Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has said that he would be leaving for New Delhi on July 24 to attend the oath taking ceremony of the new President on July 25. He will also be leading a delegation to discuss the controversial Kasturirangan report. He has said that he will discuss cabinet expansion too during the Delhi visit if the party top brass raise the issue.
2. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is organising Human Spaceflight Expo today. It will be inaugurated by Dr. C.N. Ashwath Narayan, Minister for Electronics, IT, BT and Science and Technology, and S. Somanath, Chairman, ISRO/Secretary, Department of Space. The programme will be held at Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium, High Grounds, 4 p.m.
3. EEPC India, an Export Promotion Council under the Ministry of Commerce, Government of India, is organising the 43rd southern region award presentation ceremony for export excellence in engineering products in Bengaluru today. Basavaraj Bommai, Chief Minister, will be the chief guest at the award function. The ceremony will be held at Hotel Four Seasons, Ganganagar on Bellary Road from 6 p.m. onwards.
4. Dhwani Foundation is organising Niranthara, a graduation day celebration. S.D. Shibulal, Co-founder, Infosys, is the chief guest. Uma Mahadevan, Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Karnataka, is the guest of honour. The event will be held at YMCA premises on Nrupathunga Road from 5.30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
5. Department of Chemistry, JSS Academy of Technical Education, is organising a three-day national science fair from today. Former ISRO Chairman A.S. Kiran Kumar and Prof. Shiva Kumar, IPC Division, IISc., will deliver the inaugural address. The event will be held at JSS Campus, Uttarahalli-Kengeri Main Road, from 10.30 a.m. onwards.
1. Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai to inaugurate and lay foundation for various development works at K.R. Pet in Mandya.
2. Chamarajanagar district administration will conduct a workshop to sensitise and create awareness on rehabilitation of street vendors under the National Urban Mission.
Over 4.27 lakh students begin SSLC and Plus Two exams in Kerala, with various subjects and exam centers.
Discussion on major development projects, including drinking water, drainage, and parking systems, at the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee meeting.
Water Resources Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu has stated that Godavari Pushkaralu will be conducted from July 23 to August 3, 2027.
Rising obesity rates in India, particularly among women in South Indian States, highlighted with BMI data and PM Modi's advice.
Special educator Soumya Devadiga selected as coach for Indian team in Special Olympics Winter Games in Italy.
Gade Srinivasulu Naidu wins North Coastal Andhra Pradesh Teachers' Constituency election with overwhelming support from teachers.
Congress alleges BJP government in Madhya Pradesh plans to privatise 40% of forests, displacing tribals from their habitat.
Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi advocates renaming Indus Valley Civilization to Saraswathi Civilization, challenging historical narratives.
A study by researchers from NIMHANS, in collaboration with doctors from Australia, United Kingdom and some states in India, has found suicidal ideation and suicide attempts alarmingly high among college students across the country.
First trial run of disposing 10-tonne Union Carbide toxic waste in Pithampur begins after Supreme Court's decision.
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